Happiness was recorded from late 1988 to summer 1989, influenced by the band's immersion in the nascent UK Acid House scene. Originally a four-piece guitar/synth band, The Beloved MK1 parted ways late 1987 and founder members Jon Marsh and Steve Waddington were newly liberated by their electronic, machine-driven rhythm section. The perfect synchronicity of the Balearic stylings of the underground clubs and exposure to early Chicago House corresponded with a burst in songwriting and sonic adventure. The result: Happiness! Recorded mostly with producer Martyn Phillips (who subsequently worked with Erasure, Jesus Jones, & Londonbeat) the band created a hybrid of British electronic pop music, US club beats, euphoric mood and consistently optimistic and uplifting lyrics. Hello / Your Love Takes Me Higher / Time After Time / Dont You Worry / Scarlet Beautiful / The Sun Rising / I Love You More / Wake Up Soon / Up Up & Away / Found Internal ID: JITRE Format: Vinyl Format Detail: 2LP Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.** Genre: Dance & Electronic Released: 9/11/20
